The state has activated a new website called open-safely-dot-la-dot-gov. It provides guidance to businesses and churches on how they can get back on their feet as Louisiana moves towards re-opening more of the economy. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning…
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Governor Edwards could announce next week that the state is moving into phase one of re-opening of the economy.

It’s Cinco De Mayo, traditionally a big day for Mexican restaurants. Edwards is reminding people that social distancing still needs to be observed as restaurants are able to have outdoor dining. The governor is pleased with how restaurants and customers responded last weekend…
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A Senate committee will consider several proposals this afternoon that would allow voters to decide if sports betting should be legal at the state’s casinos and race tracks. Brooke Thorington has more…
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LSU has announced it will hold a virtual graduation ceremony online starting at 10 AM on May 15th. After the ceremony, the names of the graduating class will be displayed in Tiger Stadium. A university spokesperson says a physical graduation ceremony is still planned for the 2020 class, but a date on when that might occur is unknown.